Expert-Guided 6-Hour Inshore Fishing Adventure

6-Hour Inshore Fishing Adventure

Looking for a solid day on the water without the full commitment of an all-day charter? Our 6-hour inshore trip with Captain Mike hits that sweet spot perfectly. You'll spend quality time targeting some of the most popular inshore species while learning techniques that'll make you a better angler long after you head home. We keep things relaxed but productive, focusing on species like redfish, sea trout, black sea bass, and sheepshead in their prime feeding zones. Everything's included – tackle, bait, licenses, and expert guidance – so you just show up ready to fish.

What to Expect on the Water

Captain Mike runs a top-rated operation that puts fish-finding first. Six hours gives us plenty of time to hit multiple spots and adapt to whatever conditions Mother Nature throws our way. We'll start early to take advantage of those prime feeding windows when fish are most active. The boat's equipped with quality gear that's maintained and ready to go, so you're not dealing with worn-out reels or dull hooks. This trip covers up to two anglers in the base price, but we can accommodate up to six people total if you want to bring the whole crew. Expect to move around a bit as we read the water and follow the bite – that's how you consistently put fish in the boat.

Proven Techniques & Prime Spots

Inshore fishing is all about understanding structure, tides, and bait movement. We'll work everything from grass flats to oyster bars, dock pilings to channel edges. Depending on what's biting, you might be bouncing jigs along the bottom for black sea bass, working topwater plugs for trout, or sight-fishing redfish in skinny water. Captain Mike's got the local knowledge to put you on fish even when conditions get tricky. We use a mix of live bait and artificials, and part of the fun is learning when and where each approach works best. You'll leave with a better understanding of how to read water and target specific species based on tide, structure, and season.

Why Anglers Keep Coming Back

"Great guide. Very enjoyable trip" - Allan. "Wind was making it difficult but Captain Mike got us on fish in multiple areas. Boat is a smooth ride hook is never without bait. We are return customers and recommend!!" - Robert. "This was my first Saltwater fishing experience and Captain Mike made sure it was a memorable one. He was very knowledgeable and patient with his instructions. He made sure that you got the most out of fishing experience. I would recommend him to anyone that would like an enjoyable and memorable fishing experience!!!!!!" - Clemson.

Species You'll Want to Hook

Redfish are the crown jewel of inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored fighters put up a serious battle and can be found year-round in our waters. They love shallow grass flats, oyster bars, and mangrove shorelines where they hunt for crabs and small fish. Spring through fall offers the most consistent action, though winter fishing can be excellent when you find them in deeper holes. What makes reds so special is their aggressive strike and bulldogging fight – they'll make multiple runs and test your drag system. Plus, they're beautiful fish with that distinctive black spot near their tail.

Sea trout might be the most fun fish to catch on light tackle. These spotted beauties are active year-round but really turn on during warmer months when they move into the shallows to feed. They love grass beds and sandy potholes where they ambush baitfish and shrimp. Trout are suckers for live bait under popping corks, but they'll also smash topwater plugs early in the morning or late in the evening. The best part about trout fishing is the variety – you might catch keeper-sized fish all day, then suddenly hook into a "gator trout" that'll straighten your hooks if you're not ready.

Black sea bass are the workhorses of bottom fishing, and they're always ready to eat. These chunky fighters hang around hard structure like rocks, wrecks, and bridge pilings where they feed on crabs, shrimp, and small fish. Fall and winter are prime time for sea bass as they school up in deeper water, but you can find them year-round if you know where to look. They're not the flashiest fighters, but they make up for it with consistency and excellent table fare. Sea bass also come in good numbers, so when you find a school, you can usually fill the cooler pretty quick.

Sheepshead are the ultimate test of an angler's skill and patience. These black-and-white striped fish have teeth like a human and can steal bait faster than you can set the hook. They love structure – docks, bridges, oyster bars – anywhere they can find barnacles and crabs to munch on. Winter is prime sheepshead season when they school up around inshore structure before heading to deeper water to spawn. What makes them so rewarding is the challenge – you have to use light line, small hooks, and lightning-fast reflexes. When you finally connect with a good sheepshead, you've earned it.

Black drum round out our target species list and provide some of the most consistent action of the year. These bottom-dwelling fish are built like bulldozers and fight accordingly. They love oyster bars, grass flats, and muddy bottoms where they root around for crabs and worms. Black drum are active year-round but really shine in cooler months when they school up in good numbers. They're not picky eaters, making them perfect for beginners, but big drum will test your tackle and your back muscles. Plus, they're excellent eating when prepared right.

Time to Book Your Spot

Six hours on the water with everything included is tough to beat, especially with a guide who knows these waters like the back of his hand. Whether you're new to saltwater fishing or a